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Thinking about getting a dirtbike, few questions

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by TACOMABOSS, Jun 19, 2012.

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  1. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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  2. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:21 PM
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  3. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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    x3! i hate shifting! i have to shift enough as it is on a 2 stroke lol



    anytime a 125 two stroke comes with a paddle... it's suspect. what city are you in? i'll help you look.
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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    I talked to the guy a little. He doesnt ride he just "restored it" for lack of a better word. Aparently he is a Cat mechanic. Im in the Sacramento area.

    From my understanding the only difference in the yz 125's are suspension and the frame for the most part, correct?
     
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  5. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:31 PM
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    some things in the engine were changed starting in 2005. i think the engine was tilted a little to a different degree, different carb etc. not 100% sure though. i just know yamaha's suspension is freaking awesome.... cornering... not so much. lol

    the 2004's are 6 speed. not sure if the 03's are as well.
     
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  6. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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    Those engine mods make a difference?
    What is old for a yz?
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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    from around 1997 to 2012 wasnt the only 5 speed in 2005?
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    I'd say get an 06 and call it a day for a long time. nothing really has changed since 2006 i believe.
    05 and 06 had different suspension. i'd kill a baby seal to have the SSS suspension off a yamaha to work on my ktm.

    you really need to ask yourself if you're in it for the long haul or you're just testing the waters.
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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    Well money is an issue. 2,500 would be my absolute max.
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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    Awesome, great info there thanks.
    2,500 for just the bike. dont really have gear for my quad, helmet, goggles, gloves.
     
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    250 two-stroke for the win. I raced 125s for years and then got a 250 and was like WTF was I thinking?
     
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  14. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:57 PM
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    can you imagine getting on a 250 with no experience? Talk about death trap!
     
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  15. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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    Yeah i dont think a 250 two stroke is a good bike for me lol
     
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    LOL Whiskey throttle is a SOB on those 250's.
     
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  17. Jul 3, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    Stick to a quad unless you have a hankering for injuries that will nag at you for ever (acl, separated shoulder)
     
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    you can say that with life in general... I had a slight tear in my mcl from jumping from my buddies yacht onto a dingy. lol

    I guess stupid really does hurt.
     
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    I think as long as im smart about it i should be ok lol
     
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    Now that is just plain bad advice:p
     
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